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Nkosinathi Mashele

Nkosinathi Mashele

Mechanical Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical Engineer| Engineering and Project Management| Power Generation| Air Pollution Control Specialist

  • Education

    • HarvardX

      2020 - 2020
      Cours Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

      ENGSCI137x: Energy Within Environmental Constraints Course offered by HarvardX, an online initiative of Harvard University The course explores options of providing energy to everyone without causing significant environmtal effects. It covers engineering, environmtal science and economonic considerations. This enables a critical, quantitative approach when dealing with the energy system. In this the sections covered include: -Energy overview and world use -Energy data… Show more ENGSCI137x: Energy Within Environmental Constraints Course offered by HarvardX, an online initiative of Harvard University The course explores options of providing energy to everyone without causing significant environmtal effects. It covers engineering, environmtal science and economonic considerations. This enables a critical, quantitative approach when dealing with the energy system. In this the sections covered include: -Energy overview and world use -Energy data sources and how to use them - Cost estimation of energy use, mitigation costs, and levelized costs - Environmental impacts - Focus on fossil fuels, the electric grid, solar power, nuclear power, end use, conservation and efficiencies. Show less

    • University of Pretoria

      2010 - 2016
      Mechanical Engineering (Beng) Beng Mechanical

    • Udemy Alumni

      2022 - 2023
      The Complete AutoCAD 2018-2021 Course CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

    • Swansea University

      2016 - 2018
      Msc Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Merit

  • Experience

    • Vhikindu

      Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      • Managed an on-site project, installed transformers at Weskoppies Hospital and UV lighting at Kalafong Hospital, for the decontamination of bacteria.• Performed administrative work including tender and contract seeking on government publications.

    • University of Pretoria

      Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
      CDIO Labs assistant

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria, Vehicle Design Group

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      Internship Summer Placement

      • Carried out research for CSIR and Dennel Dynamics Land Systems.• Worked with Computer Aided Design and developed a tyre profile for a John Deer Military vehicle.• Wrote a program on MATLAB for force transducers used on a test vehicle.• Created a test rig for the Baja SAE vehicle and on Solidworks.

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria, Baja SAE Group

      Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
      Internship Summer Placement

      • Carried out research on several types of suspensions that could be used in vehicles for strength and weight reduction.• Assisted in the workshop on assembly of the vehicles for testing.• Tested the Baja vehicle and prepared for the Baja SAE competition.• Utilised CAD and created a model of the frame and possible methods to reduce weight.

    • ASCENG (PTY) LTD

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Engineer In Training

      • Carried out a risk assessment study in preparation of new rolling stock for the PRASA safety regulator.• Performed feasibility of upgrading the existing Building Management System at the Cresta Shopping Centre.• Assisted with tender evaluations for possible subcontractors.

    • Amazon Fulfillment Centre CWL1

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      Picker

      • Located merchandising in the fulfilment centre as per request.• Worked in a factory floor environment in accordance to safety guidelines.• Ensured that all packed items in the warehouse were of the appropriate quality and performed evaluations using the quality checks.

    • Amazon Fulfillment Centre CWL1

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Packer

      • Within my role I worked on new machinery to create new target conditions, for in particular the auto-bag machine. • Packed items received from the pick tower by the pickers. • Followed the computer instructions to pack items and meet the targets set at amazon. • Worked in a factory floor environment in accordance to safety guidelines. • Ensured that all packed items in the warehouse were of the appropriate quality and carried out evaluations using the quality checks.

    • Norcros SA - Johnson Tiles / TAL / Tile Africa

      Mar 2019 - Jan 2020
      Graduate Engineer

    • ASCENG

      Feb 2020 - Jan 2025
      Mechanical Engineer

      • In this role I am appointed as the site and project engineer to oversee work for the design, supply and installation of high frequency power supplies on the electrostatic precipitator at Eskom Tutuka power station, to increase charge rate of particle attraction and reduce emissions.• Design Methodology• Design Criteria• Detailed Design • Method Statements • Site Planning, Establishment, and project mobilisation • Engagement with multinational engineering team, specifically Chinese OEMs.• Project planning, task scheduling and tracking• Compiling bids • Client engagement • Point of communications for technical and managerial engagements, bridging the gap between on-site activities and internal executive management. • Recovery plan submissions • Analysing and highlighting project risk, especially those in the critical path• Procurement of engineering services • Contract and Purchase order management • Project Resources acquiring, allocation and management• Manufacturing design review• Construction Monitoring • Schedule monitoring and management• Resource monitoring and allocation• On site Solutions • Quality control and mitigation plan drafting and implementation• Health and Safety and Environment management• Optimisation of HFPS Installation in line with dust handling plant parameters• Data trending and Monitoring• Close Out Report • Site management• Member of SHEQ Committee • Transformation of the site documentation and processes to be ISO 9001 Accredited and compliant. Show less

    • Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

      Jan 2025 - now
      Technical Project Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Candidate Engineer

      Engineering Council of South Africa & Washington Accord
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by SAIMechE
      SAIMechEAssociated with Nkosinathi Mashele

    • Candidate

      Issued by Engineering Council of South Africa on Nov 2020
      Engineering Council of South AfricaAssociated with Nkosinathi Mashele

    • Design and manufacturing

      Issued by Vehicles Design Group at the University of Pretoria on Nov 2013
      Vehicles Design Group at the University of PretoriaAssociated with Nkosinathi Mashele